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Are the Olympic Games still relevant?

As the world descends on Paris for the biggest show in sport, the question must be asked if the Olympic Games still hold the same

How schools are failing neurodivergent students

Neurodivergent children — those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia or other difference in brain functioning — face myriad issues at schools ill-equipped to help them.

What’s it like growing up and parenting in a digital world?

There’s a lot of fearmongering around children and their interactions with digital technology, but the truth is more nuanced.

How Malaysian women are driving legislative change

Malaysia’s move to amend citizenship laws marks progress for gender equality, but the non-retrospective nature raises concerns.

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Expanding refugee protection for a changing climate

Current refugee and human rights law principles still apply when climate change and disasters amplify the risk of displacement.

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Is it time for Australia to pass a national Human Rights Act?

Parliament has the power to enshrine human rights protections in federal law. Proposals are on the table.

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Covert allies: How multinationals choose sides on LGBT rights in Indonesia

When policies supporting LGBT staff clash with local realities, some companies back down, while others find a way to bridge the divide.

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Not all Muslims anxious over continued BJP rule

There are exceptions in India’s current round of electioneering rhetoric against Muslims that prove the country is still united in diversity.

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Many elections, many consequences

With a vast number of citizens around the world voting for leaders and legislatures this year, much will depend on their trust in the electoral process.

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Live-in lover law opens door to attacks on freedoms

India’s new code throws into doubt whether its citizens are truly protected from the arbitrary exercise of power by public officials.

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Uttarakhand’s Civil Code breeds an Indian surveillance state

Efforts to address social issues risk being co-opted for political gain or used to further divisive agendas.

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When states give love a bad name

The reshaping of constitutionally guaranteed freedoms by bringing young adults’ sexual choices under the radar of the state has sinister implications.

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Who listens when young people rage against the machine?

In a world over saturated with voices, anger offers a way of finally being heard, but is emotion overriding our will to fix the world’s problems?

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How empowering kids can help protect them from abuse

Keeping kids safe from abuse isn’t about teaching “stranger danger” or “tricky people”. It’s far less simplistic.

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Are the Olympic Games still relevant?

How schools are failing neurodivergent students

What’s it like growing up and parenting in a digital world?

How Malaysian women are driving legislative change

Expanding refugee protection for a changing climate

Is it time for Australia to pass a national Human Rights Act?

Covert allies: How multinationals choose sides on LGBT rights in Indonesia

Many elections, many consequences

Who listens when young people rage against the machine?

How empowering kids can help protect them from abuse

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